ToolGuyd

Deal: Flex 9-gallon HEPA Vacuum for $300

Jun 25, 2019 Stuart 15 Comments

This 9-gallon HEPA-rated dust extractor vacuum seems to be a fantastic deal. Read More

DealGuyd, Vacuums & Dust Collection

Irwin Unibit Step Drill Bits are Now Made in China?

Jun 24, 2019 Stuart 45 Comments

Many of the Irwin Unibit step drill bits at the local Lowe’s are marked as being made in China. Read More

Editorial, Power Tool Accessories

A Much-Needed Hard Case to Protect Dewalt Safety Goggles

Jun 24, 2019 Benjamen 20 Comments

I found a hard case to better protect my Dewalt safety goggles during storage and transport. Read More

Accessories, Safety, Storage & Organization

What Could Makita XGT Be – New Cordless Power Tools? Next-Gen Batteries?

Jun 24, 2019 Stuart 41 Comments

What do you think Makita “XGT” will be? Read More

Chargers, Editorial, New Tools

Dewalt, Craftsman, Stanley vs. Milwaukee, Ryobi, Empire: A Look at Stanley Black & Decker and TTI Financials

Jun 23, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

Let’s talk about the two parent companies that own Dewalt, Craftsman, Milwaukee, and some other popular tool brands. Read More

Editorial

Craftsman, Dewalt, and How all Stanley Black & Decker Tool Brands are Relatively Positioned (2019)

Jun 22, 2019 Stuart 42 Comments

Let’s take a fresh look at how Stanley Black & Decker is positioning all of their tool brands in 2019. Read More

Editorial

Husky 52″ Adjustable Height Workbench with 2 Drawers

Jun 21, 2019 Benjamen 42 Comments

Husky added to their line of adjustable height tables with a new 52″ table featuring two under mount drawers. Read More

New Tools, Workstands

Milwaukee Tools vs. Dewalt: Cordless Power Tools, Hand Tools, Tool Storage in 2019

Jun 21, 2019 Stuart 67 Comments

I found myself thinking about how Milwaukee Tool and Dewalt stack up to each other, based on recent activity and future potential. Read More

Editorial

New Dewalt ToughSystem Music 2.0, DWST08820

Jun 20, 2019 Stuart 31 Comments

Here’s what we know about the new Dewalt ToughSystem Music 2.0 player so far. Read More

Cordless, Jobsite Radios and Speakers, New Tools

New Ridgid Octane Cordless Router, R860443B

Jun 19, 2019 Stuart 11 Comments

Ridgid has updated their cordless router, with the new model featuring Octane branding. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Routers, Woodworking

HOT Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools Deal of the Day (6/19/19)

Jun 19, 2019 Stuart 4 Comments

There are a couple of good Milwaukee cordless power tool deals of the day, plus a few other misc. brands and deals mixed in. Read More

DealGuyd

New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Cordless Installation Drill/Driver

Jun 18, 2019 Stuart 50 Comments

Here’s what we know about the new Milwaukee M12 Fuel installation drill/driver so far. Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers

New Channellock SpeedGrip Adjustable Pliers are 100% Made in USA

Jun 18, 2019 Stuart 41 Comments

Channellock has finally come out with new button-adjustable pliers. Read More

Made in USA, New Tools, Pliers

Where Can You Buy a Dado Throat Plate for Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel Cordless Table Saw?

Jun 17, 2019 Stuart 18 Comments

Yes, you can buy a dado throat plate for Milwaukee’s cordless table saw, through their parts department. Read More

Cordless, Reader Question, Saws

New Milwaukee Inkzall Chisel-Tip Markers, Large and XL

Jun 17, 2019 Stuart 5 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with new larger Inkzall markers. Read More

Layout & Measuring, New Tools

New Metabo Cordless Air Compressor

Jun 17, 2019 Stuart 24 Comments

Metabo has come out with a new cordless air compressor. Read More

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers, Cordless, New Tools

My DIY Router Table with Drawers and Dust Collection, from Start to Finish

Jun 14, 2019 Ben V 41 Comments

This is how Ben V built a router table, featuring a motor box, fence storage, and drawers. Read More

DIY Projects, How-To, Routers

New Craftsman Compound Action Pliers and Cutters

Jun 14, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

Craftsman has come out with 2 styles of compound action cutters and pliers. Read More

New Tools, Pliers

New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Rear Handle 7-1/4″ Circular Saw

Jun 13, 2019 Benjamen 44 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the new Milwaukee Tool worm drive-style M18 Fuel rear handle 7-1/4″ circular saw. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Power Tools, Saws, Woodworking

Uni Shift Mechanical Pencil with Retractable Tip

Jun 13, 2019 Stuart 7 Comments

The Uni Shift is an interesting mechanical pencil with retractable tip. Read More

Layout & Measuring, Tool Reviews

JoeM on Irwin Unibit Step Drill Bits are Now Made in China?: “I'm okay, Altan. Just a little fed up with the USA #1 Propaganda. Here in Canada I'm already…”
jkeith on Irwin Unibit Step Drill Bits are Now Made in China?: “There actually is one example that illustrates just how rare this is while demonstrating how successful this can be. Of…”
Bonson on Deal: Flex 9-gallon HEPA Vacuum for $300: “Familiar with Flex from their auto detailing polisher. Their products are positioned as a higher end brand and the quality…”
Altan on Irwin Unibit Step Drill Bits are Now Made in China?: “Exactly, I would like to see Canadian, English, American, German, Japanese, French, Italian, even Spanish, Russian, Polish and Brazilian products…”
Altan on Irwin Unibit Step Drill Bits are Now Made in China?: “I completely agree.”
Altan on Irwin Unibit Step Drill Bits are Now Made in China?: “Sometimes I feel bad for countries like US and UK, a country without production can not survive easily, a lot…”